“England, England, It’s Never ­Coming Home.” This defiant chant from Denmark fans, set to the tune of “Yellow Submarine,” reverberated both outside and inside the stadium throughout a nerve-wracking 90 minutes. It proved to be a stark understatement given the unfolding drama at Euro 2024.

Gareth Southgate can take solace in the point that edged England closer to securing a spot in the last 16, though the path seemed devoid of real challenge. The match showcased England’s precarious performance, teetering between potential victory—Phil Foden’s near miss hitting the post—and potential defeat, as Denmark mounted threatening attacks. England’s defense clung on desperately at times, notably when Pierre-Emile Højbjerg narrowly missed a crucial shot in the 85th minute.

Midfield struggles were evident with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice, and Jude Bellingham all enduring difficult outings. Southgate’s unexpected substitutions added intrigue, yet failed to inject the necessary cohesion. Despite taking the lead through Harry Kane, England appeared unsettled and failed to capitalize. Southgate’s call for careful passing fell flat, exposing England’s shortcomings starkly.

This match marked a regression from England’s recent narrow win over Serbia, showcasing Denmark’s deservedness of a draw with a powerful 30-yard strike by Morten Hjulmand. While hope remains for England to rebound and fulfill their tournament expectations, their disjointed performance leaves much to be desired.